Lincoln Law School Catalog

Li ncoln Law School OF

SACRAMENTO

2012-2013

C ATA LO G

EXCELLENCE SINCE 1969

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introduction

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THE MISSION OF LINCOLN LAW SCHOOL

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

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Accreditation

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Practice in States OtheR Than California

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PREPARATION FOR LAW SCHOOL

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Regular Students Special Students Transfer Students Former Students

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ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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STATE BAR REGISTRATION AS A LAW STUDENT

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE Tuition and Fees Deferred Payment Plan Tuition Refund Student Loans Veterans’ Benefits

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SCHOLARSHIPS Dean’s Scholarships Martin Anderson Scholarship Victor A. Bertolani Scholarship Rodney F. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Lincoln Law School Memorial Scholarship

10 THE STRUCTURE OF LAW STUDY Required Courses Electives Internships 11 SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS Attendance Conduct Examinations Make-up Examinations Grading Advancement in Good Standing Academic Probation Academic Disqualification Withdrawal Leave of Absence 13 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Certification for the California Bar Examination Transcripts 13 SCHOLASTIC AWARDS Faculty Awards ABOTA Awards Moot Court Awards Trial Advocacy Awards 13 GRADUATION AWARDS Graduation Honors Valedictory Award Salutatory Award Outstanding Graduate Award 14 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 16 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 17 faculty 20 administration 21 LIBRARY 21 STUDENT SERVICES Student Bar Association Lincoln Law School Alumni Association Study Groups Counseling and Tutoring Services Employment Book 21 STUDENT RIGHTS 22 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS 22 OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR

Location photography by Sienna Benton

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Lincoln Law School: Excellence since 1969

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incoln Law School of Sacramento was founded in 1969 to meet a growing need in Sacramento for a highquality yet moderately priced evening Law School. The school was designed to allow students the opportunity to study for a law degree and the California Bar while holding full-time employment.

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento employs faculty members from the Sacramento legal community. These trial lawyers and judges bring practical, up-to-date instruction to the Law School classrooms, keeping students abreast of the constantly changing legal profession.

The professors and dean are readily available to give counsel and advice to students in need of help with study techniques, financial matters, program changes, or grading and examination methods.

Andrew J. Smolich President and CEO: B.S., University of Santa Clara; J.D., McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1964.

Practical experience on the student level is stressed at Lincoln Law School.

Required courses are used as a foundation for understanding the law. Elective and experiential opportunities are designed to broaden and diversify the student’s background.

The success of the Law School’s mission, objectives, and goals can be measured by its graduates who pass the California Bar Examination and become responsible, practicing attorneys.

Lincoln Law School is located just minutes from the California State Capitol, the U.S. District Court, California’s Third District Court of Appeal, the Sacramento County Law Library, the California State Law Library, and the Sacramento County Superior Court.

The Mission of Lincoln Law School The Mission of Lincoln Law School of Sacramento is to provide an excellent legal education at an affordable cost to qualified applicants. By selecting students based on the total person, with emphasis on life experience, Lincoln Law School aims to provide educational opportunities to a diverse student population. Through an affordable, four-year evening program, the school strives to meet the special needs of students who may be raising families, working full time, or preparing for a second career.

The balanced curriculum, taught by active members of the legal community, is designed to encourage students to develop the intellectual, analytical, and practical lawyering abilities necessary to pass the California Bar Examination and become effective practicing attorneys, business people, and government leaders. In addition, Lincoln Law School aims to cultivate in its students a high degree of professionalism and an aspiration toward excellence.

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A Message from the Dean

or more than forty years, Lincoln Law School of Sacramento has provided a top-quality legal education. our success is evidenced by our graduates who practice law throughout california and in other states as well. Graduates include the elected District attorneys of Glenn, Placer, and Sacramento counties, the former District attorneys of amador and Lassen counties, and Superior court Judges in amador, Lassen, Tulare, and Sacramento counties. at Lincoln, we stay true to our mission: to offer an excellent and affordable legal education taught by a faculty that ranks second to none. indeed, the Lincoln faculty is the cornerstone of our program. it consists of judges and practicing lawyers who excel in their field.

There are no substitutes for hard work and dedication to succeed in the study of law. Most of our students are employed full time and must try to attain balance between their jobs, families, and a rigorous education schedule. it is not surprising that at the end of the program they are well equipped to act as effective legal advocates.

The curriculum at Lincoln emphasizes the development of legal skills along with actual experience. it is this combination of practical experience and dedicated commitment that sets Lincoln apart in the field of legal education. as a result, our graduates are our best advertisement.

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James Schiavenza Dean and Professor of Torts and Legal Analysis; B.S., University of Santa Clara; J.D., University of Santa Clara School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1974.

Lincoln Law School is proud to acknowledge the achievements of a few of our outstanding alumni: Ret. Hon. Gerald Bakarich (Class of 1982) Sacramento County Superior Court

Kimberly Hunter (Class of 2000) General Counsel, California Highway Patrol

Hon. Eugene Balonon (Class of 1984) Sacramento County Superior Court

Sheriff Scott R. Jones (Class of 1998) Sacramento County Sheriff

Hon.Tami Bogert (Class of 1996) Sacramento County Superior Court

Suzanne Jones (Class of 2005) Placer County Board of Education

Hon. Steven Bailey (Class of 1987) El Dorado County Superior Court

Robert Kahane (Class of 2004) Executive Officer, Board of Psychology California Department of Consumer Affairs

Hon. donald Currier (Class of 1990) Sacramento Superior Court Brigadier General, California Army National Guard

Hon. Marjorie Koller (Class of 1987) Sacramento County Superior Court

Hon. Laurie Earl (Class of 1988) Sacramento County Superior Court

Jan Scully (Class of 1978) Sacramento County District Attorney

Hon. Sue Harlan (Class of 1979) Amador County Superior Court

Hon. Kathryn Shelander-Montejano (Class of 1992) Tulare County Superior Court

Hon. Candace Heidelberger (Class of 1994) Nevada County Superior Court

Selvi Stanislaus (Class of 1995) Executive Officer, Franchise Tax Board

Russell Hildebrand (Class of 1997) Rocklin City Attorney

Hon. Michael Sweet (Class of 1979) Sacramento County Superior Court

Timothy LeBas (Class of 1987) Assistant Deputy Director, Department of Managed Healthcare

darrell Woo (Class of 1993) Sacramento County Board of Education

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Accreditation

n recognition of the integrity of our educational program, the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California granted Lincoln Law School of Sacramento provisional accreditation in 1978 and full accreditation in 1981. To become accredited, a law school must establish that its paramount objective is to provide a sound legal education.

An accredited law school is one that has met specific standards set by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, including: • The law school shall be a resident law school operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The law school shall be qualified as a degree-granting institution under the laws of California.

• The law school shall demonstrate integrity in all of its programs, operations, and other affairs.

• The law school shall be governed, organized, and administered to provide a sound educational program.

• The law school shall have a competent dean or other administrative head and a competent faculty devoting adequate time to administration, instruction, and student counseling.

• The law school shall maintain an adequate library.

• The law school shall maintain a sound admissions policy.

• The law school shall not retain any student who is deemed unqualified or who does not appear to have a reasonable prospect of completing the program and acquiring the educational qualifications necessary for admission to practice in California.

• The law school shall maintain physical resources adequate for its programs and operations.

• The law school shall maintain adequate present and anticipated financial resources to support its programs and operations.

• The law school shall maintain adequate records of its programs and operations and shall make annual and other reports as the Committee determines to be necessary or proper to determine compliance with the Standards.

• The law school shall demonstrate a commitment to providing full opportunities for the study of law and entry into the profession by qualified members of groups (notably racial and ethnic minorities) who have been victims of discrimination in the past.

Equality of opportunity in legal education is provided by Lincoln Law School in admission and retention of students and hiring, retention, and promotion of faculty without discrimination or segregation on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or sexual orientation, except insofar as such action is protected by the Constitution of the State of California.

Practice in States other than California Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the Bar Examination or be admitted to practice law in jurisdictions other than California. A student who intends to seek admission to practice law outside of California should contact the admitting authority in that jurisdiction for information regarding its education and admission requirements.

Some states permit a graduate from a law school accredited by the California State Bar to take that state’s Bar Examination after the candidate has practiced law in California for a time. Details about each state’s requirements can be found in the publication entitled Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements compiled by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (www.ncbex.org) or by contacting the admitting authority of each state.

Preparation for Law School Prospective law students often want to know what classes they should take to prepare for entry into the Law School.

Success as a law student comes from cultivation of critical thinking and communication skills. These skills can best be developed through a broad liberal arts background, with emphasis in political science, philosophy, English, history, psychology, or sociology.

Students are encouraged to develop their writing and speaking skills through classes in debate, writing, speech, drama, and theater arts. Economics, business administration, marketing, and accounting may also be very helpful background courses for the practice of law.

Law study requires the capacity to read and comprehend rapidly and accurately. Prospective students may wish to develop their reading abilities through intensive reading of legal materials before admission.

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Admission Requirements Regular Students An applicant holding a bachelor’s degree from a qualified institution may be admitted as a regular student. An applicant not holding a bachelor’s degree from a qualified institution may be admitted as a regular student if either of the following is met: 1. The applicant has earned an Associate in Arts Degree or an Associate in Science Degree from a qualified institution in California. The Specialized Associate Degree (Occupational), the Associate of Applied Science Degree, and other associatelevel degrees which are vocationally oriented do not satisfy this section.

2. The studies completed prior to admission, excluding study which is vocational or occupational in nature, constituted not less than one-half the total acceptable for a bachelor’s degree at a qualified institution, and (a) at least 90 percent of the total credits necessary to satisfy the requirements of this section were in courses with substantive content, satisfactorily completed at a qualified institution; and (b) the applicant’s grade average on all subjects undertaken was at least equal to that required for graduation from the institution attended, and (c) the applicant’s grade average on all courses with substantive content was at least equal to that required for graduation from the institution attended.

Note: Courses in the following subjects are examples of courses found, for the purposes of this section, to be lacking in substantive content: domestic arts, first aid, industrial arts, landscape arts, vocal or instrumental music, office skills (typing, shorthand, office machines, etc.), and physical education.

In addition, all applicants are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Special Students A limited number of students who do not meet the requirements of a regular student may be considered for admission as special students at Lincoln Law School based on their maturity, life experience, intellectual ability, and aptitude for law study.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for admission as a regular student must satisfy the general education requirements by attaining passing scores on the following general examinations administered by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP): College Composition or College Composition Modular; and two of the following: Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and History.

The credit-granting score for each examination is 50 or higher.

For admission, these applicants must present transcripts from all colleges where undergraduate courses have been taken. These applicants must present their passing CLEP scores. In addition, the applicant typically should show an 6

aptitude for law study by having achieved an LSAT score at or above the 50th percentile. Two letters of recommendation from employers or others should also be submitted.

Special students are encouraged to enter in the spring or summer session.

In addition, all special students at Lincoln Law School are required to take the First-Year Law Students’ Examination at the end of their first year of study. Special students must pass this examination to qualify for continued study at the Law School. The First-Year Law Students’ Examination is given by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California in June and October of each year.

Transfer Students Advanced law students who wish to transfer to Lincoln Law School must present proof of completion of courses taken at all law schools attended. They also must provide a letter from the dean of the last school attended in substantiation of their current academic status and a letter from a faculty member attesting to their ability to study law. Transfer credit may be granted only to students who are exempt from the First-Year Law Students’ Examination. Students become exempt from the FYLSX when they have successfully completed the first year of law study at an accredited law school and are eligible for advancement to the second year of study or when they have taken and passed the FYLSX. Credit may be granted only for courses in which the applicant received a grade meeting the GPA to be in good standing from the awarding school. No credit will be awarded for course work in which a non-passing grade was received.

In the case of an applicant who has passed the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, credit may be allowed for each completed course in Torts, Criminal Law, and Contracts for which the prior school awarded credit to such applicant, even if the grade was less than would be required to be in good standing.

Grades from a previously attended law school are not included in the calculation of any grade point average at Lincoln Law School.

All credits are evaluated in relation to similar courses given at Lincoln Law School. No credit will be given for courses completed more than 36 months before the date of admission.

All transfer students must take and pass a minimum of 40 units at Lincoln Law School to qualify for graduation from Lincoln Law School.

Transfer students who were disqualified from a previously attended law school for low scholarship are admitted on academic probation and are required to obtain a grade point average of 2.10 in their first academic year at Lincoln Law School.

Students Who Withdraw Students who withdraw in good standing from Lincoln Law School may apply for readmission, subject to all catalog requirements at the time of re-entry. No credit will be given for courses completed more than 36 months before the date of readmission.

Admission and Registration Procedures An applicant seeking admission to Lincoln Law School must comply with the following procedure:

Application fee: $50.00 File Application Form Enrollment in Lincoln Law School is limited and early application for admission is recommended. All correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the: Office of Admissions, Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, 3140 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816.

Application Deadlines It is recommended that applications be submitted by the following dates: Summer Semester - March 31, 2012 Fall Semester - June 15, 2012 Spring Semester - November 15, 2012

Applications submitted after the above dates will be considered on a space-available basis.

Submit Transcripts Lincoln Law School requires all applicants to register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). All applicants are encouraged to register with CAS at www.Isac.org as soon as possible to ensure timely submission of transcripts. Transcripts become the property of Lincoln Law School and cannot be withdrawn by students.

Please note: Any student admitted as a regular student, who does not provide official transcripts or other required documentation by the 45th day after the first day of attendance, must meet the requirements for admission as a special student. A student failing to meet those requirements is considered ineligible for admission and must be promptly excluded from classes.

Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) All prospective students must arrange to take the LSAT, which is administered by the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). The applicant must have an official LSAT score prior to admission. It is recommended that students complete the LSAT according to the following schedule to allow timely completion of the application file:

Law School will contact the applicant for a formal interview once a CAS report has been received.

Notification letter When an applicant’s file is complete and an admission decision has been made, a letter will be sent out to notify the applicant of the decision. For applicants whose files are complete by the application deadline, notification letters should be mailed no later than three weeks before registration.

Deposit All students enrolling for the first time are required to submit a $100.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve a seat.

Deadlines for submission of the deposit are specified in the notification letter. Pre-first-year students intending to continue as first-year students must also submit a $100.00 non-refundable deposit for the fall semester by June 30, 2012.

Registration Students may register for classes at Lincoln Law School on designated days at the beginning of each academic year.

Registration must be done in person, on those days, unless the student has received special permission from the administration. Registration is held at the Administrative Office.

Registration dates typically are as follows: Spring Semester: Pre-First-Year - Third week of January Summer Semester: Last week of May Fall Semester: First week of August

Specific registration dates are included on the class schedule published each semester and on the School’s website at www.lincolnlaw.edu.

Beginning students who do not complete their registration during the specified days will be charged a late fee of $25.00.

Continuing students who do not complete their registration during the specified days will be charged $50.00. Students will receive credit only for those courses for which they are officially registered.

Checklist for Applicants Application form filed Registration with CAS complete

Spring Semester - June or October LSAT

LSAT taken

Summer Semester - December or February LSAT

Transcripts requested

Fall Semester - February or June LSAT

Additional information about the LSAT can be obtained from Law Services, Post Office Box 2000, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940-0998; 215-968-1001; www.lsac.org.

Personal Interview A personal interview between the Law School applicant and the Dean of the Law School is considered an essential part of the application process. The Administrative Office at the

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Financial Information and Assistance Tuition and Fees The academic year starts with the Summer Semester.

Students entering in the Spring Semester will be charged tuition at the rate for the following academic year.

Academic Calendar The following is a general outline of the academic calendar.

Specific dates are included on the class schedule published each semester and on the School’s website at www.lincolnlaw.edu.

Summer Session Registration

Last week of May

Instruction Begins

First week of June

Instruction Ends

Second week of July

Examinations Begin

Third week of July

Holidays Observed:

Fourth of July

Fall Semester Registration

First week of August

First-Year Orientation

Second week of August

Instruction Begins

Third week of August

Instruction Ends

First week of December

Examinations Begin

Second week of December

Holidays Observed:

Labor Day, Thanksgiving

Friday after Thanksgiving

Spring Semester Registration for Pre-First-Year

Third week of January

Instruction Begins

First week of February

Instruction Ends

Third week of April

Review Week

Last week of April

Examinations Begin

First week of May

Holidays Observed:

Martin Luther King Day

Presidents Day

State Bar Registration as a Law Student Law students must register with the Committee of Bar Examiners and pay a prescribed fee within three months after entrance to Law School.

Forms for this purpose are available online at www.calbar. ca.gov, and it is the student’s responsibility to complete this procedure. Students should keep a copy of their registration form for future reference.

Admission to Practice in California Information related to admission to practice in California and a school’s bar examination passing rates can be found at the California State Bar’s website, www.admissions.calbar.ca.gov.

Information regarding admission to practice in California may also be obtained from the Committee of Bar Examiners, 180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105-I639, www.calbar.ca.gov.

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Tuition per unit (2012-2013 Academic Year).........................$450.00 Student Activities Fee (non-refundable) ................... $120.00/year Deferred Payment Fee............................................................$25.00 Late Registration Fee Continuing Students..........................$50.00 Late Registration Fee Beginning Students...........................$25.00 Late Payment Fee (non-refundable)......................................$25.00 Make-up Examination Fee ....................................................$50.00 Graduation Fee (fourth-year Spring Semester)..................$200.00 Transcript (for each additional copy)....................................$10.00 Drop Fee..................................................................................$25.00 Total Tuition for 2012-2013 First Year (10 units)..................................... $4,560.00 per semester Second and Third Years (9 units)................ $4,110.00 per semester Fourth Year (9 units) + graduation fee.......$4,185.00 per semester Summer Semester 2012 2 to 4 units.............................................................. $450.00 per unit

Deferred Payment Plan Students whose credit has been approved by Lincoln Law School may pay tuition on a deferred basis for a $25.00 service charge. Deferred fall and spring tuition is payable in ten equal installments, five each semester. Summer tuition is deferred into two installments, with half the tuition and all fees due upon registration and the balance due in 30 days.

Failure to make payments of tuition, fees, or other amounts owed the Law School when they become due is sufficient cause to suspend the student.

Refund Policy Refund of tuition will be made according to the schedule below. Additional fees are nonrefundable. The amount of refund will be computed by the date of official withdrawal in writing, effective upon receipt or date of postmark. Tuition refunds are based upon the total cost of tuition per semester.

Week of Withdrawal Tuition Refund Before Fall/Spring classes start...............................................100% 1st–2nd week.............................................................................100% 3rd–4th week...............................................................................75% 5th–6th week...............................................................................50% 7th–8th week...............................................................................25% 9th–16th week..................................................................................0 Before Summer classes start...................................................100% 1st week.....................................................................................100% 2nd week.....................................................................................50% 3rd week......................................................................................25% 4th–6th week....................................................................................0

For the purposes of refunds, a student who is absent from a scheduled class session for which the student is registered is considered to have completed that class session.

Refund checks will be mailed within 30 days from the date of notice of withdrawal.

Student Loans Lincoln Law School participates in several student-loan programs. Loans are arranged directly between the lender and the student, are based on the student’s creditworthiness, and may be made only for the amount of tuition, books, and fees.

Lincoln Law School in no way makes, guarantees, or is in any way responsible for a student’s decision to obtain such loans or ability to repay. The following is a list of the loan programs available: Smart Option Student Loan www.salliemae.com/smartoption Students who obtain tuition loans and withdraw or are academically disqualified will have refunds disbursed back to the lender.

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento does not participate in TITLE IV funding through the U.S. Department of Education or any other federally-sponsored financial-aid program.

Additional information about the loan programs is available from the administration office.

Alternate Payment Options Lincoln Law School accepts VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A $2.00 transaction fee will be assessed with each payment.

Veterans’ Benefits Lincoln Law School of Sacramento is approved under State and Federal law for the training of veterans. To establish eligibility for these benefits, students should consult the appropriate officials of the Veterans Administration and obtain an Eligibility Certificate. The certificate should then be given to the Registrar of the Law School so it can be processed and returned to the Veterans Administration.

Veterans at Lincoln Law School are eligible for threequarters of the full allotment of veterans’ benefits. Qualified students will want to clear their records with the Veterans Administration before Law School registration so that benefits can begin as soon as possible.

Veterans who do not meet requirements for advancement are ineligible to receive veterans’ benefits.

Refund Policy, CFR 21.4255 This school has and maintains a policy for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees, and other charges in the event the veteran or eligible person fails to enter the course, withdraws, or is discontinued therefrom at any time prior to completion. The amount charged to the veteran or eligible person for tuition, fees, and other charges does not exceed the approximate pro-rata portion of the total charges for tuition, fees, and other charges, that the length of the completed portion of the course should bear to its total length.

Note: The maximum non-refundable registration fee allowed by VA is $10.00.

Scholarships Dean’s Scholarship Each year, the Dean of the Law School awards a one-year partial tuition scholarship to the five students in each class who have achieved the highest grade point average for classes in the preceding academic year. This scholarship is not based on a student’s cumulative grade point average.

To qualify, students must have completed at least 18 units at Lincoln Law School and be eligible for advancement. If the scholarship winner must take a leave of absence from school for any reason, the scholarship will be held until the student is able to return. Other available scholarships:

Robert and Joan Zarick Scholarship Judge Robert Zarick was one of the three founding instructors of Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. He taught Contracts from 1969 through 1982. With his Harvard red robe, Judge Zarick was the Master of Ceremonies for Lincoln Law School’s graduation for many years. Judge Zarick and his wife Joan have expressed that his teaching and association with students and faculty were some of the most satisfying and rewarding times of their lives.

In recognition of the value and mission of Lincoln Law School, Judge and Mrs. Zarick have established this merit- and need-based scholarship fund. This scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year students. This scholarship applies to tuition only.

Martin Anderson Scholarship Established in memory of Martin Anderson, this award provides scholarships for members of the first-year class. An award will be given to any student with an LSAT score in the 90th percentile or above. If no first-year students receive an LSAT score in the 90th percentile or above, an award will be given to the students in the first-year class with the highest and second highest LSAT scores.

Prior law students are ineligible.

Victor A. Bertolani Scholarship Established by the Lincoln Law School Student Bar Association in honor of Victor A. Bertolani, Dean of the School from 1969 through 1985, this award is given by the Student Bar Association to the student most representative of Lincoln Law School through school and community service.

Rodney F. Nelson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by the Lincoln Law School Student Body Association in honor of Rodney Nelson, an instructor at Lincoln Law School from 1972 to 1975.

Lincoln Law School Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of M. Jane D’Arcy, a long-time supporter of Lincoln Law School; Robert J. Ward, a graduate of Lincoln Law School; Thomas G. Daugherty, a former Sacramento Superior Court Judge, and Charlotte Dratman, the mother of a Lincoln Law School graduate.

The second-, third-, and fourth-year students who have maintained a 2.00 grade point average or better and can demonstrate financial need are eligible for this scholarship.

Allen J. Andrews Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in the name of Allen J. Andrews.

The scholarship application is open to second-, third-, and fourthyear students. A typewritten application is required to apply for this scholarship and the scholarship award applies to tuition only.

Barbra Jane McCarty Scholarship This scholarship was established in the name of Barbra Jane McCarty, Lincoln alumnus of the Class of 1983. Ms. McCarty, while attending Lincoln Law School, was a single mother working full time. While this scholarship is open to all applicants, preferences will be given to single mothers who are attending. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to Lincoln Law School.

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The Structure of Law Study

Summer School

he curriculum at Lincoln Law School is designed to offer students a strong foundation in a variety of legal principles. The first two years of study prepare students for more advanced law classes, while developing their skills in communication, organization, and articulation. Courses in the third and fourth years continue to develop and refine the students’ expertise in interpreting and applying the theories of law.

Students may begin study at Lincoln Law School in spring, summer, or fall. Students entering in either spring or summer enroll in specially selected electives as “Pre-First-Year” students and begin the first-year curriculum the following fall semester.

The Pre-First-Year program is designed to introduce law study and provide an opportunity for students to develop legal background and study skills before entering the more rigorous First-Year curriculum.

Required Courses Students normally are required to take a minimum of 9 units in both fall and spring semesters and typically take 4 units in summer semesters.

Eighty-six total units are required for graduation, including 76 units of required courses and 10 units of elective courses.

The course schedule is as follows: Elective courses are indicated by* Pre-First-Year (These electives are available only to students first enrolling in either spring or summer.) * Introduction to Law....................................................... * Legal Skills..................................................................... * Agency...........................................................................

First Year

Contracts........................................................................

Criminal Law.................................................................

Legal Writing..................................................................

Professional Responsibility..........................................

Torts................................................................................

Summer School

* Elective(s)......................................................................

Second Year

Civil Procedure..............................................................

Criminal Procedure.......................................................

Legal Research..............................................................

Real Property.................................................................

Summer School

Moot Court..................................................................... * Elective...........................................................................

Third Year

Business Organizations................................................

Community Property....................................................

Constitutional Law........................................................

Evidence........................................................................

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Units 2 2 2 6 4 2 2 6 2-4 6 4 2 6 2 2 4 2 6 6

* Elective(s)......................................................................

Fourth Year

Advanced Professional Responsibility........................

Applied Legal Reasoning/Semantics...........................

Legal Analysis ...............................................................

Remedies.......................................................................

Trial Advocacy...............................................................

Trusts..............................................................................

Wills...............................................................................

2-4 2 3 2 4 3 2 2

Electives Along with required classes, students at Lincoln Law School are offered a variety of elective courses. These classes are designed to strengthen the student’s background and prepare the student for the highly diversified profession of law.

Electives currently available at the Law School include: • Advanced Criminal Procedure • Alternative Dispute Resolution/Negotiations • Bankruptcy • California Healthcare Law • Child Abuse/Neglect Law • Civil Rights • Elder Law and Estate Planning • Employment Law • Environmental Law • Family Law • Government Tort Liability • Income Taxation • Intellectual Property • Workers’ Compensation

Note: Electives usually are given during the summer semester. Other electives than those mentioned may be given and will be announced in the class schedules published each semester. Students are encouraged to make suggestions to the Dean regarding electives.

Internships It is the policy of Lincoln Law School to allow students to acquire practical experience in the legal field by performing legal duties under the supervision of an attorney. Generally, third- and fourth-year students are eligible for Legal Internship units. Second-year students and students on academic probation must receive permission from the Dean before registering for these units.

The procedure for registering for Legal Internship units is set forth in the school’s Internship Policy, available at the Administrative Office. Registration for internship units cannot be retroactive. A maximum of four units of credit is allowed on a Credit/No Credit basis.

Scholastic Requirements Attendance Policy Regular and punctual attendance is essential to satisfy the 1,200-hour residence credit requirement as set forth under the “Rules Regulating admission to Practice Law in california” by the committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of california and the minimum requirement for the Juris Doctor degree in law.

Generally, it is expected that this policy requires attendance of not less than eighty (80) percent of the regularly scheduled class hours in each course in which a student is enrolled.

Excessive absences will result in administrative Disqualification. Students who have been disqualified must petition the academic Standards committee for reinstatement.

Conduct Lincoln Law School expects its students to uphold the highest standards of ethics, conduct, and scholarship while enrolled at the Law School. The Law School reserves the right to discipline any student whose conduct is, at any time, below the required standard.

The Law School has a written statement in the Student handbook outlining the procedure for the imposition of discipline (including, but not limited to, cancellation of an examination or course grade, denial of course credit, reprimand, probation, suspension, or dismissal for matters unrelated to a student’s academic performance). This procedure also provides the charged student with an orderly and fair process of appeal.

Examinations written examinations are given periodically throughout the academic year at the Law School, and the students’ grades are determined by these examinations. normally, any student who is enrolled in a course on the date scheduled for any examination and is absent from an examination without the administration’s permission will receive a grade of “F” in the course.

Make-up Examinations any student who is absent from a scheduled examination without notification or prior approval may be excluded from that course. approval to miss a scheduled examination will be given only in cases of serious emergencies and illnesses where the administration is notified in writing. Verification of the emergency or illness is required. if the administration approves a student’s absence from an examination, a make-up examination may be given. Students are charged a $50.00 make-up fee for each examination they miss. Please note: Typically, no grade higher than a “c” can be earned from a make-up examination.

Grading Most courses are graded with letter grades having the following grade point value: A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.0

grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit grade points per unit

Typically, grades are based on written examinations given at the end of each semester. Examinations given during the semester, projects completed by the student during the semester, and class participation may also provide a basis for the student’s final grade.

Interpretation of Grades Letter grades have the following subjective interpretations: A = Exceptional, outstanding performance B = Very good, skillful C = Satisfactory. Demonstration of professional competence C- = Satisfactory, but some deficiency in knowledge or analysis or both D = unsatisfactory, showing substantial deficiencies in knowledge and analysis F = Failing, no demonstration of knowledge or analytic ability

Pass/Fail Grades if a pass grade is received, the student is given credit for the course and the grade point average will not be affected. if a fail grade is received, it shall be treated as an “F” and will be considered in calculating the grade point average.

Transfer units Grades received at a previously-attended Law School or as a visiting student at another Law School are not included in the calculation of any grade point average at Lincoln Law School and are not considered for purposes of determining academic standing, advancement, or satisfaction of graduation requirements.

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Advancement in Good Standing Academic standing is determined at the close of the spring semester of each school year. Students who have obtained a grade point average of 2.00 or better for the year and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better will be advanced in good standing. First-year students must, additionally, pass two of the three core first-year courses (Contracts, Criminal Law and Torts) with a grade of “C” or better to advance to the second year in good standing. Students required to obtain a 2.10 grade point average will be advanced in good standing only with a grade point average of 2.10 or better.

Academic Probation A student who has a grade point average below 2.00 for any academic year may petition the Faculty Committee on Academic Standards for advancement on probation to the next year of study. The decision of the Committee is final.

Advancement on probation will be granted for only one year, and, once granted, the student must achieve and maintain a grade point average of at least 2.00 for each subsequent academic year and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better. The committee may also require a student to repeat a year of study on academic probation.

Academic Disqualification A student may be subject to academic disqualification for any of the following reasons: • Failure to maintain a cumulative academic grade point average of 2.00.

• Failure to obtain a grade point average of 2.00 for an academic year after the first year.

• Failure to pass two of the three core first-year courses (Contracts, Criminal Law and Torts) with a grade of “C” or better, regardless of cumulative grade point average.

• Failure to maintain a grade point average of 2.10 for any academic year in which the student is repeating courses.

Upon notice that a student is subject to academic disqualification, the student may petition the Faculty Committee on Academic Standards for advancement on probation or other appropriate action. Petitions to the Committee must be in writing. All decisions of the Committee are final.

For Students Receiving Veterans Benefits According to Standards of Progress (CFR 21.4254(b)(6)), veteran students who are placed on academic probation will continue to receive veterans benefits for a maximum of two semesters while on academic probation. Veteran students who remain on academic probation after this period will have their benefits terminated.

Withdrawal Notice of withdrawal from Law School courses must be made in writing to the Administrative Office and is effective upon receipt or date of postmark.

Any student who withdraws from a course or courses during the last week of instruction or without following the above procedure will receive a grade of “F” in each course.

Any refund due will be calculated according to the section of this catalog entitled “Tuition Refunds.”

Veterans who withdraw from courses or do not complete courses will receive refunds on a pro rata basis as provided for in Veterans Administration regulations sections 14254 and 14255.

Leave of Absence For good cause, a leave of absence may be granted to a student at the completion of an academic year. A petition must be submitted to the Administration stating the reason for the leave of absence. No credit will be given for courses completed more than 27 months before the date of readmission.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Awards

Students are eligible for the degree of Juris Doctor (J.D.) when they have: 1. completed a minimum of 86 semester units in accordance with the Law School’s prescribed curriculum; 2. obtained a grade point average of 2.00 or better during their final academic year and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better; and 3. filed a petition for graduation by March 15 of their final semester. Petitions, available at the Administrative Office, will be evaluated by the administration to verify that all requirements have been met by the student.

Please note: To be eligible for graduation awards, a graduating student must have completed his or her entire law course at Lincoln Law School.

Certification for the California Bar Examination Each student desiring to be licensed to practice law in California is required to submit an application to the Committee of Bar Examiners for eligibility to take the California Bar Examination. Forms are available online at www.calbar.ca.gov.

Any student who takes the California Bar Examination before graduating from the Law School will not receive a degree.

The Law School must certify the fitness of each applicant to the Committee of Bar Examiners. This certification includes character and fitness for the practice of law as well as the applicant’s completion of the academic requirements.

Students will be certified by the Law School upon compliance with the rules and regulations of the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.

Graduation Honors Honor categories by grade point average are as follows: Summa Cum Laude 3.50 to 4.00 Magna Cum Laude 3.30 to 3.49 Cum Laude 3.00 to 3.29 Valedictory Award The student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average of their graduating class will be designated Valedictorian and will receive this award at graduation.

Salutatory Award The student who has earned the second highest cumulative grade point average of their graduating class will be designated Salutatorian and will receive this award at graduation.

Outstanding Graduate Awards Graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement while at Lincoln Law School may be eligible for this award.

Transcripts Students and graduates who would like copies of their transcripts should request them, in writing, from the Registrar.

The charge is $10.00 for each transcript. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for transcript requests.

Scholastic Awards Faculty Awards Each year the faculty presents to the student receiving the highest overall score in each class a certificate honoring that achievement.

ABOTA Awards The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates presents an annual award to a student who is recognized for outstanding advocacy skills. Winners receive an award plaque and have their names inscribed on a permanent trophy kept at the school.

Moot Court Awards Each year an inscribed award is presented to each Moot Court student designated as the Best Overall, the Best Oral Argument, or the Best Brief.

Trial Advocacy Awards Each year the Law school presents awards to the outstanding prosecutor and defense attorney from the Trial Advocacy class.

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Course Descriptions All required courses are graded unless otherwise noted.

Elective courses may be offered as a graded or Pass/Fail course at the discretion of the professor.

Administrative Law. An overview of administrative procedural powers and limits, including constitutional restrictions in adjudication, rule-making, and investigation, and an examination of hearing procedure, jurisdiction, remedies, and applicable evidentiary rules.

2 Units - Required Advanced Criminal Procedure. An advanced look at the criminal process from the initial court appearance through sentencing.

Students will participate in simulated courtroom experiences.

2 Units - Elective Advanced Professional Responsibility. An advanced study of the professional conduct laws and regulations applicable to the legal profession with a specific focus on the California Rules of Professional Conduct and California Business and Professions Code. Topics covered include: beginning and ending the lawyer-client relationship; advertising; fee arrangements; confidentiality and the attorneyclient privilege; conflict of interest; duty of candor in litigation; and competence. 2 Units - Required Agency. The nature of the principal-agent relationship, including tort and contract liabilities, the principles and problems of partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and other unincorporated businesses.

2 Units - Elective Alternative Dispute Resolution/Negotiations. An overview of the processes, strategies, and tactics involved in negotiations and alternative dispute resolution of controversies between adverse parties. 2 Units - Elective Applied Legal Reasoning. An advanced analytical course requiring identification and analysis of legal issues with emphasis on conveying legal reasoning through writings with additional emphasis on the study of the role word choices play in the application of particular legal principles. Coursework will include frequent written exercises with extensive critique and multistate-type examination exercises. 3 Units - Required Bankruptcy. This course examines the United States Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Areas of emphasis are: eligibility for and dismissal of a bankruptcy case, claims against a debtor, treatment of executory contracts and leases, exemptions, discharge of indebtedness, and reorganizations in Chapter 11. The course material will give students a solid introduction to bankruptcy law and its application to the debtor-creditor relationship. 2 Units - Elective Business Organizations. A study of the nature and character of agency relationships, business organizations including proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, their creation, termination, and management, and how they are affected by state corporation laws and federal securities and tax laws. 4 Units - Required California Healthcare Law. This introductory health law and policy course surveys current federal and state regulatory schemes 14

governing the healthcare insurance industry. The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the laws and recurrent policy concerns that arise in California’s unique and overlapping health insurance system by analyzing a broad spectrum of health law areas. Areas studied include the regulation of health insurers and managed care plans, Medicare and Medi-Cal, and federal health care programs. 1 Uni1 - Elective Pass/Fail Child Welfare Law. This course provides an overview of California

Child Welfare law, commonly referred to as dependency law or the civil proceedings involving child abuse and neglect. Students will learn about the history of child protection in America and study key federal legislation which drives state practice. This course will highlight the often competing rights of the parent, the rights of the child, and the role and responsibility of the State in regulating the family unit. 2 Units - Elective Civil Rights. This course analyzes the noncriminal statutes Congress and California have enacted to protect civil rights and litigation under those civil rights laws. The course will first focus on federal law, including 42 U.S.C. section 1983, and laws concerning discrimination in housing, voting, and employment. California law will also be examined, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and other state civil rights legislation. 2 Units - Elective Community Property. An introduction to the determination

of community, quasi-community, or separate property and such property’s management and control, liability for debts, and division through termination of the marital relationship. 2 Units - Required Constitutional Law. A study of the United States Constitution,

including the theory and practice of judicial interpretation and review, separation of federal powers, the relation of the states to the federal government, specific governmental powers, various limitations imposed on the exercise of governmental power, and the protection of individual liberties. The course will cover the due process and equal protection clauses and the Bill of Rights.

6 Units - Required Contracts. An introduction to the law of contracts, including their formation and performance and the rights and obligations of contracting parties and other parties affected by contracts.

6 Units - Required Criminal Law. A study of punishable acts and omissions, the mental state requisite to punishability, and the scope of liability for conspiracy, attempt, and participation in crimes committed by others. 4 Units - Required Criminal Procedure. A study of problems in criminal law

procedure and enforcement including jurisdiction, statutes of limitation, former jeopardy, ex post facto laws, proceedings preliminary to trial, and the right of a defendant to trial. 4 Units - Required Employment Law. An overview of the collective bargaining process and its relationship to the day-to-day workings of labormanagement affairs with specific emphasis on federal legislation, the National Labor Relations Act, and arbitration. Guest lectures from both the public and private sector will supplement course work. 2 Units - Elective

Environmental Law. An overview of common law environmental doctrines and defenses, public trust and condemnation theories, state and federal regulatory agencies, public lands, waters, and air pollution control programs, preemption and standing to sue, the planning process, out-of-court settlement and arbitration, the place of the legal system as it relates to ecology, balancing of interests, and planning for the future. 2 Units - Elective

Legal Skills. Introduction to skills needed for success in Law

Evidence. A study of the relationship of proof to pleading

Moot Court. Practical instruction in the skills, techniques, and

including the limitations therein, pretrial and discovery proceedings, and the rules relevant to subject matter and competency of interests as they apply to administrative as well as judicial proceedings. 6 Units - Required Family Law. An introduction to the rights and obligations of

individuals including the family, particularly the relationship of husband and wife including marriage nullity, dissolution, separation, spousal support, and custody and support of children in relation to separation or dissolution of marriage, parent/child relationships including legitimacy, adoption, and guardianship, and civil and criminal liability. 2 Units - Elective Government Tort Liability. An overview of the law of torts as

applied to California public entities. Subject areas include duty, statutory immunities and defenses, claim filing requirements, and vicarious liability. 1 Unit - Elective (Pass/Fail) Income Taxation. An overview of federal taxation of individuals

and corporations including determination of income and deductions, timing problems, capital gains and losses, determination of taxable person, tax procedures, and use of statutes, regulations, decisions, and other materials. 2 Units - Elective Intellectual Property. The nature of the rights, acquisition, and

enforcement of and property and contract interests in patents, trademarks, and copyrights. 2 Units - Elective Introduction to Law. An introduction to the process of legal analysis, the case method, legal research, the decision-making process of the courts, the legislature, administrative agency review, and arbitration. 2 Units - Elective Legal Analysis. Practical instruction in preparing legal documents

including legal memoranda, points and authorities, and briefs.

Projects teach research, proper use of cases, and the drafting of persuasive and effective legal documents with instruction in applying these different writing techniques.

2 Units - Required (Pass/Fail) Legal Internship. Legal internships may be arranged by the

School and, later, the practice of law including study skills, logical analysis, written and oral presentation skills, interviewing and notetaking skills, and an understanding of how to find, brief, and use court opinions. 2 Units - Elective Legal Writing. Practical instruction in legal-writing techniques.

Class is held on alternating Saturdays. 2 Units - Required (Pass/Fail) format of brief preparation, procedure in reviewing courts, oral presentation of facts and law, and persuasive argument.

2 Units - Required (Pass/Fail) Professional Responsibility. A study of the organization and

regulation of the legal profession with a specific focus on the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Topics covered will include requirements for admission to practice law, types of disciplinary measures, responsibility of the lawyer to clients, courts, the legal profession and the community, fee arrangements, and judicial conduct. 2 Units - Required Real Property. A study of the law of real property including the

rights and liabilities of possession, transfers of estates in land, types of estates and rights incident to the ownership of land.

6 Units - Required Remedies. A study of equitable and legal remedies, the measure of

damages in contract, torts, and real property actions, enforcement of equitable decrees, the right to jury trial, equitable conversion, equitable servitudes, interference with contractual or prospective advantage, and resulting and constructive trusts. 4 Units - Required Torts. An introduction to the social obligations an individual owes

to others according to the traditions of the common law, and subsequent developments including torts within the broad categories of intentional invasions, negligence, absolute liability, defamation, deceit, and interferences with business, political, and family relations. 6 Units - Required Trial Advocacy. Practical instruction in both civil and criminal trial

advocacy using a variety of techniques including lecture, videotaped demonstrations by famous trial lawyers, and seminars with top trial lawyers in the Sacramento area. Each student will participate in a mock trial including pretrial procedures. 3 Units - Required (Pass/Fail) Trusts. A study of the planning, creation, and administration of trusts, the duties and liabilities of trustees, charitable trusts, and the nature and application of the rule against remotely contingent interests and related rules. 2 Units - Required

student with prior approval of the Dean. Internship opportunities exist in a wide variety of governmental agencies and private practices. These opportunities provide the student with practical legal experience. 1-4 Units - Elective (CR/NC)

Wills. A study of intestate succession, execution, revocation, and probate of wills, and incorporation by reference and related problems. 2 Units - Required

Legal Research. Practical instruction in how to use a law library

Workers’ Compensation system which regulates remedies available for injuries sustained in the workplace. The course will begin with the introduction of the system into California by law, will explore changes in the law, and, finally, will focus on the substantive issues arising in the current system that practitioners deal with most often.

2 Units - Elective

and the purposes and processes of legal research using both traditional book methods and computer-assisted legal research techniques. Students will undertake an actual research project and are required to prepare a written legal memorandum or brief.

2 Units - Required

Workers’ Compensation. An introduction to the California

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Board of Trustees

he Board of Trustees plays an integral role in shaping the quality and character of Lincoln Law School as well as steering its future course. Trustees are recognized leaders in their legal and civic communities. The Board has independent policy-making authority which provides oversight, direction, and guidance to the School’s leadership in support of efforts to ensure the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of the student learning programs and services.

Vance W. Raye was awarded undergrad-

uate and law degrees from the University of oklahoma. he was briefly in private practice before entering the United States air Force where he served as an assistant Judge advocate holding several positions including chief of Military Justice. Following his military service, he began a career with the california attorney General’s office. Upon the election of Governor George Deukmejian, he was appointed to serve as the Governor’s Deputy Legislative Secretary and later as the Governor’s Legal affairs Secretary. he was appointed to the Sacramento county Superior court in 1989 and sworn into office as an associate Justice on the Third District court of appeal in 1991. in December of 2010 he was appointed Presiding Justice of the Third District court of appeal by Governor Schwarzenegger. in addition to his position as Presiding Justice, he currently serves as President and Master of the Bench, Milton Schwartz/David Levi inn of court, and co-chair of the State child welfare council. he also serves on numerous civil associations including the Uc Davis Medical School Leadership council, Board of Directors of the center for health care Decisions, and the 100 Black Men of Sacramento. he is a former adjunct professor of law at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento.

Jan Scully is a graduate of california State

University, Sacramento and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento which she attended while working full time for the state of california. Following Law School graduation, she worked as a deputy district attorney in the Sacramento county District attorney’s office. She became a supervising attorney overseeing various prosecution teams including adult Sexual assault, Sexual assault and child abuse, Felony Trials and Research and Training. She was first elected District attorney in november of 1994 and has run unopposed since that time. She began serving her fifth term as District attorney in January of 2011. in 2005 she was the first woman elected to serve as president of the california District attorneys association and in 2006 was president of the institute for the advancement of criminal Justice. She chairs the california council of criminal Justice, Sacramento county Domestic Violence coordinating council, co-chairs the Greater Sacramento area Task Force on hate crimes, and serves on a number of other criminal justice, public safety and community 16

advisory boards. in July 2011, she became the first woman to serve as president of the national District attorneys association.

Andrew J. Smolich is a Sacramento

native. Mr. Smolich graduated from the University of Santa clara and attended the McGeorge School of Law night program, graduating in 1964. Mr. Smolich entered private practice, forming a partnership with Victor Bertolani. The law practice dealt primarily with labor law, personal injury and workers’ compensation. he represented multiple labor organizations and their members, including railroad ship crafts and construction industry unions, regarding contracts, work injuries and labor disputes. in 1969, in addition to the law practice, Mr. Smolich and Mr. Bertolani formed Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. The Law School became fully accredited by the committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of california in 1981. in 1985 Mr. Bertolani and Mr. Smolich terminated their partnership and Mr. and Mrs. Smolich became sole owners of Lincoln Law School of Sacramento.

James M. Smolich received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Smolich entered private practice in 1985, with a focus on representing individuals in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. he is a member of consumer attorneys of california and the california applicant’s attorneys association. Mr. Smolich is a former adjunct professor of law at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, and continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.

Chris W. Wood is a partner in the law

firm of Dreyer, Babich, Buccola, wood, LLP. he has devoted his entire legal career to helping injured victims with a focus on catastrophic injuries, construction site injuries, industrial accidents, public entity liability, wrongful death, general negligence, and product liability.

Mr. wood has recently been recognized by his peers as a premier trial lawyer when he was voted into american Board of Trial advocates (aBoTa). Mr. wood represents the most vulnerable people in our society, and specializes in trying cases on their behalf. he recently obtained a $6.4 million dollar verdict in Placer county with his partner, Roger Dreyer, on behalf of a quadriplegic who was dropped from a wheelchair lift by a transportation company. This verdict is believed to be the largest personal injury verdict in Placer county history. Mr. wood earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Sacramento State University in 1993 and graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento in 1997. he is the Vice-President of the consumer attorneys of california and a member of the capitol city Trial Lawyers association, association of Trial Lawyers of america, and Santa clara Trial lawyers.

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faculty

he faculty of Lincoln Law School consists of judges and lawyers from the Sacramento legal community. Their practical experience provides context for the substantive material they teach, highlighting for the students the day-to-day application of the law. The students not only receive a realistic view of law practice but also have available highly qualified practitioners to act as mentors and role models.

Fiorini, Hon. Curtis

Professor of Evidence; B.S., california State University, Stanislaus; J.D., california western School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1995; faculty member since 2011. Judge Fiorini is currently a judge for the Sacramento county Superior court.

Colombo, Harry

Professor of Trial advocacy and Legal Research; B.a., University of the Pacific; J.D., McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1981; faculty member since 2006. Professor colombo is currently a Deputy attorney General with the california Department of Justice, office of the attorney General.

Gevercer, Steven M.

Professor of civil Procedure; B.a., University of Michigan, ann arbor; J.D., University of San Francisco Law School; admitted to practice in california and Michigan State and Federal courts, 1983 and 1984. Professor Gevercer is currently a Senior assistant attorney General with the california Department of Justice, office of the attorney General. named outstanding Professor of the Year, 2011.

davis, Tamiya

Professor of Semantics and Legal Logic; B.S., california Polytechnic State University; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 2004; faculty member since 2008.

Professor Davis is currently a shareholder at Rose Law Firm practicing labor and employment law, civil litigation, and criminal law.

Engeman, Karl

Professor of administrative Law; B.a., San Jose State University; J.D., University of california at Davis School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1972; faculty member since 1996. Professor Engeman was formerly the Director and chief administrative Law Judge for the office of administrative hearings, State of california. in 1993 he was named an outstanding Government Service awardee by the american Bar association, Section of administrative Law and Regulatory Practice.

Gold, Robert H.

Professor of Legal Skills; B.a., University of california at Davis; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1986; faculty member since 1987.

Professor Gold is currently a Deputy District attorney in the Sacramento county District attorney’s office. in 1993, he received an award for outstanding Victim Service, and in 1996 he was named Sacramento county Prosecuter of the Year.

Grippi, Stephen J.

Professor of introduction to Law; B.a., california State University, Sacramento; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1986; faculty member since 1987. Professor Grippi is currently an assistant chief Deputy in the Sacramento county District attorney’s office. in 2002, he was named Sacramento county Prosecutor of the Year.

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Guthrie, Jerry

Monson, Kyle

Professor of wills, Trusts and Family Law; J.D., hastings college of the Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1960; faculty member since 1978.

Professor Guthrie is currently in private practice specializing in Family Law.

Professor of agency and healthcare Law; B.a., hamline University; M.Ed., University of north Texas; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, Valedictorian; admitted to practice in california State court, 2007; admitted to practice in california Federal courts and the United States court of appeals for Veterans claims, 2011; faculty member since 2010.

Professor Monson is currently Staff counsel with the california Department of Managed health care.

Hansen, donald A.

Professor of community Property; B.a., M.a., PhD, University of Minnesota; PhD, northwestern University; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 2003; faculty member since 2004.

Professor hansen is currently in private practice specializing in Family, Elder, and companion animal Law and is a Professor Emeritus at the University of california at Berkeley.

Nunley, Hon. Troy

Professor of Business organizations; B.a., St. Mary’s college; J.D., University of california, hastings college of the Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1990; faculty member since 2006. Judge nunley is currently a judge for the Sacramento county Superior court.

Parisi, Linda M. Loehr, Burton R.

Professor of applied Legal Reasoning; a.B., University of california at Davis; J.D., University of california at Davis School of Law, order of the coif; M.a., california State University, Sacramento; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1972; faculty member since 1990.

Professor Loehr is retired from the Sacramento county Public Defender’s office.

Professor of criminal Procedure; B.a., University of california, Berkeley; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1978; faculty member since 1988.

Professor Parisi is a retired Public Defender from the Sacramento county Public Defender’s office and is currently in private practice. named outstanding Professor of the Year at Lincoln Law School in 1999. She has received the annual “Piece of the Rock” award from the criminal Defense Lawyers of Sacramento and has many publications on topics related to criminal defense.

Meyer, Frank

Professor of Trial advocacy; B.a., Syracuse University; J.D., McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1980; faculty member since 1985.

Professor Meyer is currently a Supervising District attorney in the Sacramento county District attorney’s office.

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Perry, Robert A.

Professor of Legal internship; B.a., california State University, Sacramento; J.D., McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1971; faculty member since 1972. Professor Perry is a retired Senior Trial attorney.

Rouse, Raymond

Warriner, Hon. Thomas

Professor of contracts and Legal writing; B.S., california State University, Sacramento; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, Valedictorian; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 2005; faculty member since 2006. Professor Rouse is currently a Deputy attorney General with the california Department of Justice, office of the attorney General.

Professor of Remedies and introduction to Law; B.a., University of california at Los angeles; J.D., University of california at Los angeles School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1968; faculty member since 1986.

Judge warriner is a retired judge of the Yolo Superior court and currently sits as a Pro Tem Judge. he has published articles relating to the Safe Drinking water and Toxic Enforcement act (Proposition 65) and is active in the inns of court program at University of california, Davis. named outstanding Professor of the Year at Lincoln Law School in 2002.

Schiavenza, James

Dean and Professor of Torts and Legal analysis; B.S., University of Santa clara; J.D., University of Santa clara School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1974; faculty member since 1984.

Professor Schiavenza retired in 2010 from the office of the attorney General, Department of Justice, as a Senior assistant attorney; named outstanding Professor of the Year at Lincoln Law School in 1992, 1997, 2004, and 2009. in 1991, he received the attorney General’s award for outstanding achievement in litigation and client representation.

Seferian, Anthony

Professor of Real Property; B.a., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., University of Southern california Law center; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1989; faculty member since 2011. Professor Seferian currently is a Deputy attorney General with the california Department of Justice, office of the attorney General.

Wright, William Forrest

Professor of constitutional Law; J.D., Lincoln Law School; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1983; faculty member since 1984. Professor wright is currently in private practice in the law firm of wright and Bertolani; named outstanding Professor of the Year at Lincoln Law School in 1993.

Yeroshek, Filomena

Professor of Professional Responsibiiity; B.a. University of california at Davis; J.D., University of california at Davis School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1986; faculty member since 1997.

Professor Yeroshek is currently employed as chief counsel for the Mental health Services oversight and accountability commission.

Stanislaus, Selvi

Professor of Taxation; B.a., Sri Lanka college; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; L.L.M. McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in california State and Federal courts, 1995; faculty member since 2002. Professor Stanislaus is currently the Executive officer of the Franchise Tax Board for the State of california.

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Administration

Angelia Harlow Registrar

Melissa Fuller Haskin Assistant Registrar

Julia davis Administrative Secretary

Jessica Cheong Librarian

If you are resolutely determined to make a lawyer of yourself, the thing is more than half done already. . . .

Get the books and read and study them till you understand them in their principles; that is the main thing.

Abraham Lincoln, writing to Isham Reavis, a young law student, in 1855

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Library Lincoln Law School maintains a law library for the use of students, alumni, and faculty. The library collection consists of approximately 15,000 volumes. The library also houses CD-ROM and the Westlaw system for computer-assisted legal research, giving students hands-on experience in state-of the-art research methods. Word processing and other general software programs are also available for use by the students, including wireless Internet.

During the academic year, the library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Library staff is available to assist library users on weekdays from noon to 7:00 p.m. and during all weekend hours. During examination periods, library hours are extended to provide additional study time.

Student Services Student Bar Association Lincoln Law School has a Student Bar Association which represents the students’ social and benevolent interests. In addition, the Student Bar Association, several times a year, publishes the Voir Dire, a newspaper containing law review articles, alumni news, and other items of interest.

Lincoln Law School Alumni Association Every graduate automatically becomes a member of the Lincoln Law School Alumni Association. The Alumni Association sponsors opportunities for professional development, networking, volunteering, and student mentoring. An Alumni Council is made up of alumni volunteers who help shape and influence the policies and direction of the Association. The Association promotes a wide variety of programs and events in support of the Law School, its alumni, and the student body.

Study Groups It is the policy of Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to encourage students to form study groups for learning purposes.

Bulletin boards and student government organizations provide assistance in the formation of such groups.

Counseling and Tutoring Services The full-time faculty at Lincoln Law School is available to provide general counseling and specific tutoring services to students. Tutoring services generally consist of identifying areas where additional assistance is necessary and referring the student to appropriate tutors who may be upper-class students or recent alumni, or other resources that will be helpful to the student. Adjunct faculty members are also generally available by appointment to provide one-on-one assistance to students. In addition, the Dean maintains an open-door policy which allows students access to discuss any problems or concerns.

Employment Opportunities Lincoln Law School maintains an employment book with many job opportunities for law clerk and other positions. The employment book is available to all students and alumni and is located in the Administrative Office.

Student Rights A student with a non-academic or non-financial grievance should discuss the matter with the Dean. If no resolution is forthcoming, the student has the right to have a hearing before a panel of disinterested members of the faculty and administrators, have assistance of counsel, and the opportunity to call witnesses. A final determination in writing will be made and will contain a statement of the facts found and conclusions and decision reached.

Academic Rights – Grading and Advancement Students have the right to appeal a grade arrived at in violation of school grading policies or academic disqualification by petitioning to the Faculty Grade Review Committee.

Accommodation of Disabled Students Students with a disability have a right to reasonable accommodation according to the Americans With Disabilities Act. Accommodation requests should be submitted to the Administrative Office in accordance with the School’s policy for accommodation of disabled students.

Personal Rights – Harassment Students have the right to attend classes in an atmosphere free from harassment. Any harassing conduct should be reported to the Administration.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Lincoln Law School abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended. No one outside the Law School may have access to, nor will the Law School disclose, any information from a student’s educational or personal record without the written consent of the student.

Exceptions are Lincoln Law School personnel, officials of other institutions in which the student seeks to enroll, accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation functions, organizations providing the student’s financial aid, and as required by a judicial order. Exceptions also may be made for persons in an emergency to protect the health or safety of the student.

Within the Law School community, only members acting in the students’ educational interest are allowed access to student education records. These members include personnel from the Registrar’s office, the Registrar, the Dean, as well as academic personnel within the limitations of their need to know. Lincoln Law School is committed to maintaining student confidentiality.

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Commencement Speakers 1974

1982

1989

1997

2005

William Wayne Winpisinger

Hon. Bernard Jefferson

Hon. Fred Marler

Hon. Joyce Kennard

Hon. Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye

President, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 1975

Hon. Mervyn M. Dymally Lieutenant Governor, State of California 1976

James L. Frayne

Executive Director, California Trial Lawyers Association 1977

Marcel B. Poche

Retired Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District 1983

1990

Hon. Frank K. Richardson

Hon. Lloyd G. Connelly

1984

Dean John A. Gorfinkel

1999

2007

Senator George McGovern

Hon. Janice Brown

Hon. James L. Long

California Senate Majority Leader

Assemblyman B. T. Collins

Senator John Garamendi

Chief Justice Rose Bird

1992 Member of the California Legislature, Fifth Assembly District 1993

1986

Former California Democratic Central Committee Chairman

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California

Phil Angelides

1994

Hon. David F. Levi

1987

Hon. Robert K. Puglia

1980

1988

Nathaniel S. Colley

Hon. Lawrence K. Karlton

Bernard Witkin

Member of the U.S. Senate

Chief Justice, Supreme Court of California

Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District

1981

Judge of the Superior Court, Sacramento County

1991

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State

Attorney at Law

Hon. Troy Nunley

Consultant to the Committee of Bar Examiners, State of California

Hon. Stanley Mosk

Hon. William Clark

Hon. William Clark

Justice, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District 2006

1978

1979

1998 Retired Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California Retired U.S. Secretary of the Interior

Assistant & Legislative Secretary to Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Professor of Law, University of Santa Clara School of Law

Judge of the Superior Court, Sacramento County

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California

Member of the California Legislature, Sixth Assembly District

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California

1985

Hon. Eugene T. Gualco

Justice, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District

Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

Author and Lecturer

Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California 1995

Hon. Daniel E. Lungren Attorney General State of California 1996

Jan Scully

District Attorney, County of Sacramento, 1978 Lincoln Law School graduate

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California

Judge of the Superior Court, Sacramento County

2000

2008

Congressman Robert T. Matsui

Roger Dreyer

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives 2001

Hon. Arthur G. Scotland

Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District 2002

Dave Cox

Senior Partner, Dreyer, Babbich, Buccola and Wood 2009

Mathew Cate

Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 2010

Hon. Vance Raye

Assembly Member California Legislature

Justice, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District

2003

2011

Hon. Bill Lockyear

Hon. Louis Mauro

Attorney General, State of California 2004

Justice, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District

Hon. David DeAlba

Judge of the Superior Court, Sacramento County

Outstanding Professor Of The Year In recognition of teaching excellence, career inspiration and personal dedication to the continuing achievements of Lincoln Law School and its students.

1978

1985

1992

1999

2006

Charles E. D’Arcy, III

Jerry Guthrie

James Schiavenza

Linda Parisi

William Wright

1979

1986

1993

2000

2007

James S. Reed

Richard Frank Zachary Smith

William F. Wright

Anthony Dicce

Burton R. Loehr

1994

2001

2008

1987

Steven Eggleston

Charles E. D’Arcy, IV

Michael Harper

Michael Harper

1995

Hon. Kenneth G. Peterson

2002

2009

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Hon. Kenneth G. Peterson

Hon. Thomas Warriner

James Schiavenza

1996

2010

1989

Hon. Charles C. Kobayashi

2003

Hon. Robert N. Zarick Donald M. Perkovich

S. L. Roullier

Michael Harper

Hon. Kenneth G. Peterson

1997

2011

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1990

James Schiavenza

2004

Kenneth G. Peterson

S. L. Roullier

James Schiavenza

Steven Gervercer

1998

1984

1991

Hon. Kenneth G. Peterson

Ronald W. Tochterman

Jerry Guthrie

1980

Hon. Lloyd A. Phillips 1981

James S. Reed 1982

2005

Hon. Kenneth G. Peterson

This catalog is provided by Lincoln Law School of Sacramento for informational purposes. It is not a contract between the school and any applicant or student. Although the information provided is current and accurate as of the time of publication, the School reserves the right, at any time, to change or depart from the policies, procedures and requirements set forth. Current information is available from the School’s Administrative Office.

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SACRAMENTO

3140 J Street Sacramento, California 95816

(916) 446-1275 (916) 446-5641 (fax) E-mail: info@lincolnlaw.edu Website: www.lincolnlaw.edu Accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.

Resolve to be honest at all events; and if in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer.

Abraham Lincoln, Notes for a Law Lecture, July 1, 1850

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